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No clemency for Lake lawyer in DUI manslaughter case

TALLAHASSEE — A lawyer with deep family roots in Lake County won't get a reduced sentence for killing a man while driving drunk in 2009. The Florida Clemency Board on Wednesday ... even though Duncan ... read more

Polo club founder Goodman's appeals in DUI manslaughter case advancing in two courts

A battle over blood samples in the case of Wellington polo club founder John Goodman — convicted of DUI manslaughter ... Judge Jeffrey Colbath denied bond for Goodman without explanation or holding a ... read more

Polo magnate found guilty in DUI manslaughter case

WEST PALM BEACH - Polo mogul John Goodman was convicted of DUI-manslaughter ... denied our client's ability to get a fair trial. We intend to file an appeal so that our client can receive the just and ... read more

In Delray DUI manslaughter case, battle over car's 'black box'

The outcome could determine whether prosecutors will be able to use the black box findings in their case against Worsham, 30, who is charged with DUI manslaughter ... was denied because it was too lat... read more

The Future Of 1.4 Million Floridians With Felony Convictions Is On The Ballot In November

The board has restored the rights of some petitioners who said they continued to drink socially after serving time for DUI manslaughter convictions; it has denied the rights ... process to apply for c... read more

Around the Region

Karen Voyles Man arrested for DUI ... law, a reading of 0.08 establishes a case of driving under the influence. At the time of the crash, Waldron did not have a valid driver's license, FHP reported. W... read more

Astor Woman Is Charged With Dui, Causing A Death

Under state law, DUI manslaughter ... Bill Gross, chief prosecutor for Lake County, said a number of factors surrounding Warick's death led him not to charge Irwin with DUI manslaughter. ''We really h... read more

Before polo magnate Goodman’s sentencing, judge gets mail from critics, supporters

a return to house arrest during his pending appeal.The defense in the DUI manslaughter, failure to render aid case last week also submitted about 60 pages of letters expressing support of Goodman — le... read more

March date set for Goodman DUI manslaughter retrial

Jury selection for the retrial in the DUI manslaughter case of polo executive ... and a victory for the media as the judge denied a rare request for a so-called gag order concerning the case. Goodman' ... read more

Ex-prison guard, now inmate, fights 2004 DUI conviction

TAVARES – A former federal corrections officer convicted of DUI/manslaughter for a fatal accident ... Purdie Burkes, 41, claims he was denied a fair trial because of mistakes his lawyer made. Burkes, ... read more

Goodman wants new trial moved, delayed until next year

John Goodman's new attorneys ... DUI manslaughter trial moved out of Palm Beach County and delayed until at least January, according to a report filed Tuesday. Defense attorneys Douglas Duncan and Sco... read more

Bad checks 34 years ago, he still can't vote

Finally, last month, clemency officials told him he had done everything he needed to — but that they probably wouldn't even really begin studying his case for "several years ... to 10 years in prison ... read more